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  • Battery life: 5 day/s
  • Display type: OLED

Garmin Vivomove Hr review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best Smartwatches on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.7

Technical Score

10.0%

9.0

User score

Good
5.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

6.8

Health

21.0%

7.1

Fitness

16.0%

4.4

Battery

14.0%

5.2

Smart features

12.0%

3.0

Connectivity

9.0%

6.9

Display & Design

4.0%

4.0

Hardware

Good
9.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

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(Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

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    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Garmin Vivomove Hr

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

    6.8

    Health

    21.0%

    7.1

    Fitness

    16.0%

    4.4

    Battery

    14.0%

    5.2

    Smart features

    12.0%

    3.0

    Connectivity

    9.0%

    6.9

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    4.0

    Hardware

    5.7
    Garmin Vivomove Hr has a technical score of 5.68 points, which is lower than 65.4% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    8.6

    User reviews

    30.0%

    10

    Popularity

    User score:
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    4.4
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    3.8
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    9.0
    Garmin Vivomove Hr has a user score of 9.01 points, which is higher than 90.3% of smartwatches.
    Popularity
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
    When it matters: When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
    10
    Garmin Vivomove Hr has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 74.7% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    What it is: An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.

    When it matters: When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.

    Score components:

    60.0%

    6.0

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.6

    Price

    7.1
    Garmin Vivomove Hr has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Garmin
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Garmin Vivomove Hr includes a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Vivomove Hr supports irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Vivomove Hr includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Vivomove Hr includes a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Vivomove Hr supports distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    5 day/s
    Garmin Vivomove Hr offers a battery life of 5 day/s which is shorter than that of 63.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.5% of smartwatches.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    ?
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    N/A
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    89 mAh
    Garmin Vivomove Hr has a battery capacity of 89 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 99.3% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.2% of smartwatches.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

    120 min
    Garmin Vivomove Hr charges in 120 min which is faster than 12.9% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 43.4% of smartwatches.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 minutes.
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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Garmin OS
    Garmin Vivomove Hr runs Garmin OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 71.1% of smartwatches and the same as that in 7.7% of smartwatches.
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    occasional
    Garmin Vivomove Hr has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    Third-party app support
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Vivomove Hr supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

    0
    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    No built-in GPS; uses connected phone GPS.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    ?
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    OLED
    Garmin Vivomove Hr uses a OLED display type which is less advanced than that of 51.4% of smartwatches and the same as that of 9.7% of smartwatches.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    64 x 128
    Garmin Vivomove Hr has a display resolution of 64 x 128 which is lower than that of 98.1% of smartwatches of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    192 ppi
    Garmin Vivomove Hr has a pixel density of 192 ppi which is lower than that of 95.2% of smartwatches of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

    ?
    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

    ?
    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

    ?
    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    0 GB
    Garmin Vivomove Hr uses 0 GB for internal storage which is smaller than that of 73.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.6% of smartwatches.
    No local user storage for apps/media.
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Garmin Vivomove Hr vs the average smartwatch

    • Includes fall detection
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
      What it is: Automatic detection of hard falls that can trigger checks or emergency actions.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • Has temperature sensor
      Garmin Vivomove Hr includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 22.3% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
      Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
      What it is: A sensor that records skin or wrist temperature changes and longer-term trends.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Vivomove Hr includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 22.3% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    • Has HRV tracking
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
      What it is: Measurement of heart-rate variability, the change in timing between heartbeats.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    • More advanced operating system
      Garmin Vivomove Hr runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
      What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
      When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Vivomove Hr runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS
    • Supports VO2 max
      Garmin Vivomove Hr measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
      What it is: Estimated VO2 max, a fitness metric linked to aerobic capacity and endurance.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Vivomove Hr measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Has irregular heart alerts
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
      Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
      What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    • Has barometer
      Garmin Vivomove Hr includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
      What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Vivomove Hr includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • Supports calorie tracking
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 43.8% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
      What it is: Estimated calorie burn based on movement, heart data, and user profile inputs.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 43.8% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    • Has temperature sensor
      Garmin Vivomove Hr includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 22.3% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    • Has HRV tracking
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    • Supports VO2 max
      Garmin Vivomove Hr measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Has irregular heart alerts
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    • Supports calorie tracking
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 43.8% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    • Has weight tracking
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.2% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    • Supports water intake tracking
      Garmin Vivomove Hr tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
    • Has barometer
      Garmin Vivomove Hr includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • Supports ANT+
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 9.5% of smartwatches support ANT+.
    • Newer Bluetooth version
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5.0). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    • Stronger display glass
      Garmin Vivomove Hr uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    • Has hybrid design
      Garmin Vivomove Hr has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 9% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
    • Better band material
      Garmin Vivomove Hr uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    • 2 mm narrower band
      Garmin Vivomove Hr has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22.0 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    • Includes fall detection
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • More advanced operating system
      Garmin Vivomove Hr runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
    • More frequent updates
      Garmin Vivomove Hr receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.

    Total
    Overall
    Health
    Fitness
    Connectivity
    Display & Design
    Smart features
    • No blood oxygen
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
      Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
    • No gyroscope
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    • No coaching
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • No swim mode
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
    • No routes
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 50.4% of smartwatches support route support.
    • No voice feedback
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 62.1% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
    • 76 fewer exercise profiles
      Garmin Vivomove Hr supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (4 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    • 211 mAh smaller battery capacity
      Garmin Vivomove Hr has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (89 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • No low power mode
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a low power mode, the average smartwatch does. 93.6% of smartwatches include a low power mode.
    • 2 day/s shorter battery life
      Garmin Vivomove Hr offers 5 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
    • No GPS
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • No always-on display
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 66.4% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
    • 134 ppi lower pixel density
      Garmin Vivomove Hr has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (192 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    • Lower resolution
      Garmin Vivomove Hr has a display resolution of 64x 128, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x 430.
    • Basic display type
      Garmin Vivomove Hr uses OLED display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    • No music playback
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
    • No call answering
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
    • No voice commands
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 64.5% of smartwatches support voice commands.
    • No voice assistant
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
    • No smart alarm
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
    • No passcode
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 68.5% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
    • No speaker
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • 1 fewer microphones
      Garmin Vivomove Hr has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    • 4 GB less storage
      Garmin Vivomove Hr offers less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
      No local user storage for apps/media.
    • 4 year/s older release date
      Garmin Vivomove Hr is an older model than the average smartwatch (2,017 vs 2,021). The average smartwatch was released in 2,021.
      September 2,017
    • No GPS
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
      What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • No blood oxygen
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
      Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
      What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • No always-on display
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 66.4% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
      What it is: A display mode that keeps key information visible even when the watch is idle.
      When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 66.4% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
    • No speaker
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
      What it is: An onboard speaker for calls, prompts, alarms, or media playback.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No music playback
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
      What it is: Playback of music or audio directly from the watch, with or without a phone nearby.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
    • No gyroscope
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
      What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    • No coaching
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
      What it is: Guided training or wellness suggestions based on your data and habits.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: LOW

      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • No call answering
      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
      What it is: The ability to answer an incoming call directly from the watch.
      When it matters: When you want to handle calls or alerts without taking out your phone.

      Importance: LOW

      Garmin Vivomove Hr does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
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    What customers like about Garmin Vivomove Hr?

    • Stylish, minimalist analog design that looks like a high-quality traditional watch
    • Hidden OLED display remains completely invisible when not in use
    • Continuous 24/7 heart rate monitoring and stress tracking
    • Hands automatically move out of the way to ensure an unobstructed view of the digital screen
    • Lightweight and comfortable for 24/7 wear, including during sleep
    • Syncs seamlessly with the feature-rich Garmin Connect app

    What customers dislike about Garmin Vivomove Hr?

    • OLED screen is very difficult to read in bright sunlight due to glare
    • Lack of built-in GPS makes it less ideal for serious runners and outdoor athletes
    • Tiny touchscreen can be fiddly and difficult to navigate without physical buttons
    • Notifications are limited to brief summaries; long messages are hard to read on the small screen
    • Battery life in 'smart' mode (approx. 5 days) is shorter than some hybrid competitors
    • Occasional reports of the analog hands becoming misaligned, requiring manual recalibration

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    04/05/2018
    Garmin Vivomove HR review - TechRadar

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    15/07/2019
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    The Garmin vívomove HR is a hybrid smartwatch blending an analogue design with a hidden OLED display that shows smart notifications, step tracking, and heart rate data. Its key advantages include a comfortable design, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, stress tracking, and VO2 max estimation. However, the device suffers from a relatively short five-day battery life, lacks built-in GPS, and...Read more

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    21/11/2018
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    26/02/2018
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    18/12/2017
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    09/11/2017
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